Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — It was a bit of a busy flight for Pope Francis. In addition to sending a tweet thanking the Cuban people, he sent two telegrams per the Vatican tradition and held a mini press conference. Whenever the pope Read More
YAMIL LAGE/AFP/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Showing that he’s truly a 21st century man, Pope Francis sent a tweet out to his followers while flying from Cuba Tuesday. For fans of the pope, the substance of the message would not come as much of a Read More
David Ramos/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Whether refugees and migrants are waiting in reception camps or on the move towards the next European country on their journey, one need is constant and that’s access to the Internet. In Croatia, where more than 30,000 Read More
iStock/Thinkstock(JERUSALEM) — When the sun sets Tuesday evening, the Jewish Day of Atonement, or Yom Kippur, will begin. In preparation, security has been tightened in Israel, especially in Jerusalem after more than 10 days of clashes in the Old City and Arab Read More
BULENT KILIC/AFP/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Thousands of refugees continue to pour through European borders daily, by land and sea. They leave behind their homes, jobs and communities, carrying only backpacks and bags to begin a new life. Italian journalist Valerio Read More
ChinaFotoPress/ChinaFotoPress via Getty Images(LONDON) — The world’s oldest-known panda celebrated his birthday with a cake made of ice cubes sprinkled with carrots. Pan Pan, born in 1985, lives in Wolong National Nature Reserve in the Shichuan province in Read More
FILIPPO MONTEFORTE/AFP/Getty Images(SANTIAGO, Cuba) — The pope’s historic visit to the United States is hours away. Pope Francis is scheduled to arrive in Washington, D.C., Tuesday afternoon after wrapping up his trip to Cuba. His final stop on the island is Read More
Kin hang norman Chan/Hemera/ThinkStock(NEW YORK) — Four people were kidnapped from their hotel in the Philippines late on Monday, according to the BBC. The military says a local woman, a Norwegian and two Canadians were taken by gunmen at the Holiday Oceanview Read More
Lintao Zhang/Getty Images(SEATTLE) — Before he heads to Washington DC for a state visit, President Xi Jinping, the president of China, is heading to Washington state on Tuesday for three days of meetings. The talks in Seattle will focus on business, trade and Read More
Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images(BUDAPEST, Hungary) — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban says European borders are being threatened by the migrants, according to the BBC. A new law passed by the Hungarian Parliament allows the army to use tear gas, rubber Read More
